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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.83, 145.89 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.83, 145.89 and 80.94 is: 111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.83 : 145.89 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.83/145.89 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.83x = 145.89 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.83x = 11,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,808.88/105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.58

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